As State of the Energy Union highlights progress and the EU endorses CHAMP and sets 2040 targets ahead of COP30, mayors stress the importance of genuine multilevel governance to reach targets.
A recent journal article distils practical recommendations to unlock the full potential of cities on their zero-emission journey. It focuses on comprehensive emissions accounting, innovative green finance, multilevel governance, co-creation, and integrated urban planning.
The JRC has published a new report on how to achieve healthy and sustainable meals in public institutions, from schools to public workplaces and hospitals.
The Italian CoM-munity meets in Brussels to strengthen cooperation and local climate action, reinforcing their governance model and asking for more support from the EU.
In the lead up to the EU Covenant Ceremony on 16 October, members of the EU Covenant Board and National Ambassadors met with European policymakers from the Commission and the Parliament to discuss key issues.
On the 8th and 9th of October, mayors, municipal directors, and local specialists were brought together for a national forum dedicated to one shared goal: building climate-neutral cities and regions in Lithuania.
The EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony highlights the vital partnership between the EU and its cities and towns to deliver a better future for Europe
Former Deputy Mayor of Budapest, Kata Tüttő, shares how the city is prioritising healthy streets, citizen participation, and climate resilience while bringing a European perspective to the EU Covenant of Mayors.
The three winners, all of them Covenant signatories, will receive prize funds, as well as the benefits of recognition for leading Europe in local environmental action, working towards a sustainable and fair future for their citizens.
The latest State of the Environment in Europe report warns of mounting climate risks to quality of life, stressing the essential role of cities in tackling the climate crisis on the ground.